About the Program
The Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) program fosters a community of intellectually curious students who are invested in exploring significant global issues, ideas, and experiences throughout their undergraduate career, creating a foundation for global engagement and cultural understanding that will enable them to be catalysts for positive change in the world.
The WISc program contributes to student well-being through building a close-knit community of scholars. Wisconsin International Scholars are well-positioned to secure internships, competitive scholarships and awards, graduate and professional school admission, and employment through the mentorship and individualized support provided to all scholars throughout the undergraduate studies.
We work with scholars over the course of their undergraduate careers to:
- Expand knowledge of global issues
- Develop intercultural competence & cultural intelligence
- Foster language acquisition
- Promote civic engagement and social responsibility
- Cultivate leadership skills
- A small group experience for students with peers who share interests in global issues, languages, and cultures.
- Monthly events and meals that provide opportunities to discuss global issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.
- A cluster of courses including a one-credit, discussion-based seminar with the first-year cohort.
- Mentorship by faculty and staff to support students as they build a global component into their education
- Study Abroad Travel Grants for students who have met program requirements. WIScholars receive $2500 to participate in a short-term study abroad program and $4000 travel grant for a semester-long OR $6000 for year-long study abroad experience.